Harvard Alumni Protest University's Handling of Anti-Israel Protests with Symbolic $1 Donations
The move could significantly impact the university's donations, which make up about 12% of its annual revenue.
- Harvard University alumni are protesting the institution's handling of anti-Israel protests by making symbolic $1 donations.
- Alumni dissatisfaction could lead to a significant dent in donations, which make up about 12% of Harvard's annual revenue.
- Harvard's President, Claudine Gay, has been criticized for not initially denouncing student groups that blamed the October attacks entirely on Israel.
- Alumni from US Senator Mitt Romney to billionaire investor Bill Ackman have called on Harvard to do more to protect Jewish students.
- Harvard has responded to the protests by stating it will enforce rules around community standards.